Category: Miscellaneous

Singapore: a community of true enthusiasts

Remy Osman has been working in our Singapore office for the last three years, and has seen the fine wine scene blossom again since the pandemic. Here, he tells us about the pleasure of working with such passionate wine-lovers across Southeast Asia, and why he believes we’re in a “golden age” of fine wine.   I […]

An introduction to Spain

Spain is one of the world’s fastest-growing fine wine countries, yet Spanish wine is more unfamiliar to many than Bordeaux or Burgundy. Here, Master of Wine and Spain Buyer, Catriona Felstead MW, guides us through this hub of exceptional winemaking, and breaks down what you need to know about key Spanish wine regions I am […]

Cheval des Andes: from brand to land

There’s something exciting happening at Château Cheval Blanc’s outpost in the Andes. Ahead of the release of 2021 Cheval des Andes as part of our La Place de Bordeaux offer, Charlie Geoghegan finds out more. “Cheval des Andes is not a traditional Argentinian wine, and it’s not what it was 15 years ago.” So says […]

Why I love fine rum

Rob Whitehead has the unique pleasure of sourcing the world’s best spirits for us, and there’s one style he believes is woefully overlooked: rum. From the rich and fruity to the refined and elegant, the world of rum is every bit as fascinating and varied as whisky. Here, he tells us why he loves rum […]